West Sacramento police and local neighborhood blocks will get together for block parties with a crime-fighting message. If past years are any indication, there will be visits from police, K-9 units, military personnel and other special guests at many of the local sites.

Residents are encouraged to turn on their outdoor lights and visit a local block party.

Scheduled for block parties between 6 and 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday are the following locations:

1400 Anna Street, (Baptist Church)

500 7th Street

685 Lighthouse Drive (Las Casitas Apartments)

1611 Madrone Street (Sunset Village Apartments)

2455 West Capitol Ave. (West Capitol courtyards)

1016 Meadow Road

1710 Maryland Ave.

409 10th Street

1613 19th Street

Aster Street and Manchester Street

2683 Bethel Way

Barona Court

3079 Apache Street

Sumatra and Madura Street (corner)

3590 Antigua Street

3650 Bass Road

3170 Venice Street

(The above list may have been updated since the News-Ledger published it on Aug. 1.)

This year’s “featured site” is at the corner of Aster Avenue and Manchester Street, with activities planned at 7:30 p.m.

According to the West Sacramento Police Department, the annual (national) event is intended to raise awareness of crime prevention, generate support for local anti-crime measures and “send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.”

For information, call 617-4937.

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